Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Diepholz

Diepholz is a town in Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 16,783 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Nicolai (1 km), Diepholzer Schloss (1 km) and Steinfelder Moor (6 km).

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Diepholz, Lower Saxony
Diepholz, Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Diepholz at a glance

Location
Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 16,783
Coordinates
52.6078° N, 8.3701° E
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Diepholz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Diepholz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Diepholz

  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mittleres Wietingsmoor · sanctuary · Landkreis Diepholz · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stiftholz · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schnakenpohl · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Johannis · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • St. Vitus · church · Landkreis Vechta · ~32 km · Must-see
  • St. Georgs Kirche · church · Landkreis Osnabrück · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Lever Teich/Lever Bruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Hünenburg · fort · Landkreis Diepholz · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Großer Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Weißes Moor · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~37 km · Must-see

Things to see near Diepholz, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Diepholz

77 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Diepholz. The closest is Steinfelder Moor (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Diepholz

70 churches within 100 km of Diepholz. The closest is St. Nicolai (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Diepholz

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Diepholz. The closest is Diepholzer Schloss (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Diepholz

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Diepholz. The closest is Signalberg (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Großer Kellenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Wiehenturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzer Brink · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~45 km · Must-see

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Museums near Diepholz

14 museums within 100 km of Diepholz. The closest is Spargelmuseum (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Diepholz

12 parks within 100 km of Diepholz. The closest is Freibadpark (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Diepholz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Diepholz
  2. 1 km St. Nicolai · church, Landkreis Diepholz
  3. 1 km Diepholzer Schloss · heritage site, Landkreis Diepholz
  4. 7 km Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen · nature spot, Landkreis Vechta
  5. 7 km Steinfelder Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Vechta
  6. 6 km Südlohner Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Vechta
  7. 8 km Back to Diepholz

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From travellers near Diepholz

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How to reach Diepholz

    All places near Diepholz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Diepholz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2477Steinfelder Moor (6 km)
    Churches1470St. Nicolai (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1867Diepholzer Schloss (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2142Signalberg (15 km)
    Museums014Spargelmuseum (71 km)
    Parks112Freibadpark (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Großer Auesee (36 km)
    Other attractions04Stift Börstel (57 km)
    Treks12Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (47 km)
    Waterfalls11Grüner See (48 km)
    Beaches & coast01Molenturm (76 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (78 km)

    Diepholz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Diepholz?

    St. Nicolai (church, about 1 km), Diepholzer Schloss (heritage site, about 1 km), Steinfelder Moor (nature spot, about 6 km), Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen (nature spot, about 8 km), Südlohner Moor (nature spot, about 8 km), Aschener Moor (nature spot, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Diepholz?

    82 places on Spotwander: 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Diepholz?

    Steinfelder Moor, about 6 km by road; Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Diepholz?

    St. Nicolai, about 1 km by road; Sankt Johannis (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Diepholz?

    Diepholzer Schloss, about 1 km by road; Moorsiedlung Hunte 1 (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Diepholz?

    Start in Diepholz, visit St. Nicolai, then Diepholzer Schloss, then Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen, then Steinfelder Moor, then Südlohner Moor, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Diepholz?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Diepholz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Diepholz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Diepholz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.